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FCJE condemns serious antisemitic incident in Barcelona involving French Jewish visitors

The FCJE urged the authorities to take decisive action, warning against what it sees as any form of institutional passivity. It stressed that antisemitism is not solely a concern for the Jewish community, but “a problem for democracy as a whole.”

FCJE President David Obadía awarded the Encomienda de Número of the Order of Civil Merit in recognition of his services and contributions

During the ceremony, the Spanish Foreign Minister highlighted the contribution of Spain’s Jewish community as an essential part of the country’s social fabric.

Six months in prison and a €1,000 fine for the man who painted a swastika near a synagogue in Madrid

As the judges noted, the graffiti was painted at the entrance to a Jewish place of worship as an expression of contempt for the victims of the genocide and extermination of six million Europeans because of their Jewish faith.

According to official figures, antisemitic incidents in Spain have risen sharply in 2025

The report recorded 69 antisemitic offences in 2025, an increase of 86.5 per cent year-on-year.

Barcelona sauna apologises after Jewish women barred over Star of David necklace

Sauna Thermas said in a statement that it regrets the events that took place at the venue and unequivocally condemns any expression of antisemitism, racism, xenophobia or any violation of human dignity.

Two Jewish women denied entry to Barcelona sauna over Star of David necklaces

The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain (FCJE) strongly condemned the disgraceful incident and stated that no one in Spain should face discrimination because of their religion, origin or identity.
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